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Songs of Studio Ghibli: List of Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and BGM from Ghibli Music

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Studio Ghibli films, enjoyed by both adults and children, are also famous for their wonderful music.

Every work features songs that perfectly fit the story and leave an unforgettable impression after just one listen.

We’ve gathered not only the popular theme songs and insert songs from Studio Ghibli works, but also image songs that bring back memories of famous scenes and evocative moments.

If you want to listen to Ghibli’s masterpieces or hear again the song that played in that one scene, be sure to check these out!

Porco Rosso (1–10)

In search of a distant eraJoe Hisaishi

"In Search of Distant Times" from "Porco Rosso" played by ocha

Joe Hisaishi: In Search of a Distant Era

Many people may find it one of the most memorable pieces in Porco Rosso.

True to its title, “Bygone Days,” this dramatically dynamic piece is used in the flashback scene where Gina, thinking of Porco, recalls the time when he was still human.

It enriches the scene by highlighting the depth of a woman’s heart and Porco’s clumsy inability to understand it.

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FriendJoe Hisaishi

Friends / Joe Hisaishi / 久石譲 / Piano

Friend Joe Hisaishi

This is another piece that’s irresistible for fans of Porco Rosso.

It’s the music from the scene where Porco, back when he was still in the Air Force, watches a silent animated film with his former comrade Ferrarin.

It’s a track that lets you feel the friendship between two men: Ferrarin, who has risen in the world and might even know the mystery the film never reveals—why Porco became a pig—and Porco, who is now a pig, freely flying through the skies.

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Serbia MarchJoe Hisaishi

“Serbia March” from “Porco Rosso” played by ocha

Serbian March Joe Hisaishi

It’s a cheerful march that almost lets you hear the lively buzz of an Italian streetscape and the spirited voices of its people.

This bright, bustling piece has a breezy lightness that makes the romantic scenes in the film feel even more romantic.

It’s the track used when Porco heads to the armorer, a fun, quintessentially Ghibli number that brings a slight smile when you listen.

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Madness ~Flight~Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi – Madness

Madness ~Flight~ Joe Hisaishi

This is the theme for the scene where the newly outfitted airship takes off while evading its pursuers.

It matches the tense moment perfectly and is a particularly memorable piece.

The title, “Madness,” gives off an ominous air at first glance, but doesn’t it encapsulate, in a single word, Porco Rosso’s obsession and fixation with flying?

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Winds of an Era — When People Could Remain Truly HumanJoe Hisaishi

Winds of the Times ~When People Could Be Themselves~ from Porco Rosso / Joe Hisaishi, Ghibli [BGM audio] (no vocals, off-vocal, anime song, 1992, with guide melody, off-vocal, soundtrack)

The Winds of an Era — When People Could Still Be Themselves — Joe Hisaishi

This delightful, grand, and slightly tense piece is the first track on the soundtrack of Porco Rosso, a memorable song that defines the film.

Even with themes that might seem dark and violent at first glance—war, aerial battles, and sky pirates—Studio Ghibli works its magic to wrap them in brightness and charm.

It’s a joyful piece that brings back memories of being completely absorbed in the film’s visuals.

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Pom Poko (11–20)

A warmth that reminds me of home.

A cheerful and lively track from Pom Poko that conjures up images of tanuki dancing. No matter who listens, you can almost feel a certain warmth, don’t you think? Watching this film makes you want to see your family, doesn’t it? Here’s an introduction to the theme song of Pom Poko, a tune that actually has many fans! Related articles:The songs of Pom Poko. Theme song and insert song.

Heisei Tanuki War Ponpoko (1–10)

Someone at any timeShang Shang Typhoon

Shang Shang Typhoon “Whenever Someone Is There” ~Let’s Go, Japan! Everyone’s Cheer Song ♪~

Someone is Shang Shang Typhoon anytime

The theme song of Pom Poko.

The artist’s name is read as “Shan Shan Typhoon.” Its cheerful, Ryukyuan-inspired sound that evokes a sense of home perfectly matches this work, which portrays the lives of tanuki who, despite their easygoing nature, are forced to reflect on how they should live.

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The Twin Stars: Song of the Star Traveler

What’s captivating about the music in this play is that it features many non-electric instruments like flutes and drums.

It wonderfully conveys the richness of nature and the landscape through instruments, and this particular piece is themed around “stars.” What’s remarkable is that instead of using synthesizers, it represents the stars with the high tones of metallic instruments.

The beauty of the stars as seen from the mountains is conveyed perfectly.

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